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Iran rejects U.S. claim it was behind Saudi oil strikes, says ready for war

13 Sept 12:04 Key points summarised by AI

Iran vehemently rejected U.S. accusations of its involvement in drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities, simultaneously warning that its missiles could target U.S. regional bases and aircraft carriers.
Drone strikes, claimed by Yemen's Houthi group, severely cut Saudi Arabia's oil output by over half, impacting global supply and signaling a potential surge in oil prices.
The U.S. directly blamed Iran for the "unprecedented attack," escalating already high tensions in the Middle East despite Iran's denial and the Houthi's claim of responsibility.
Saudi Aramco anticipates weeks, not days, to restore full oil capacity, underscoring the significant disruption to the world's top oil exporter and global energy markets.
The incident further complicates diplomatic efforts, potentially jeopardizing any prospects for U.S.-Iran talks amidst international calls for de-escalation and concerns over regional conflict.

18 Oct 12:30 Key points summarised by AI

A recent NIDA poll indicates that a plurality of the public (30.38%) anticipates Kla Tham Party MPs will vote to support all 18 cabinet ministers targeted in the upcoming no-confidence debate.
Respondents believe the Ministry of Interior (38.78%) and the Prime Minister’s Office (21.37%) will face the toughest questioning during the censure debate.
Economic issues, particularly alleged incompetence in addressing problems (34.27%) and the rising cost of living (25.88%), are cited as the primary concerns for the government during the censure.
The public holds high expectations for the Opposition's case, with 45.65% believing clear, concrete evidence will be presented against all 18 ministers, and 41.22% expecting substantial evidence against specific ministers.